Jones praises Priestland form

While Wales sweat on the fitness of Rhys Priestland for their semi-final clash with France, the rival for his red No.10 shirt Stephen Jones has praised his Scarlets teammate's World Cup form.

Jones wasn't in the 22-man squad as Priestland conducted a famous 22-10 victory over Ireland in their quarter-final and looks to have made the fly-half position his own in the face of competition from both Jones and James Hook.

However a shoulder injury picked up in the win over the men in green has put his involvement against France in doubt, the 24-year-old not being able to train all week.

But for Jones, whatever happens come Saturday, the displays from his outside-half rival in getting Wales to the semi-final cannot be overlooked.

"I thought he was outstanding, it's as simple as that," said Jones.

"Against Ireland his distribution was excellent; his balance in his game was top draw.

"Defensively he was sound and he controlled the game very well so I thought he had a great game.

"He is a very cool customer. He's an intelligent man. He works hard on his game. He's a good professional."

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.